Tuesday March 18 2025 0930-1230 (AEDT)

Presented by Cathryn Carboon - Professional Educator (SmileCARE Improving oral health in Aged Care), Registered Dental Hygienist, DHAA VIC Chair (Click Pic for Bio/Background)

$220 inc GST

Introduction / Overview:

Dental & Oral health is a critical (and often underestimated) factor affecting older people's overall health, wellbeing and quality of life. Service providers & their staff need to recognise, respect & reflect this in their daily practices. For this to be a reality, strong & contemporary clinical governance in this area needs to be in place. The webinar will unpack the key elements to achieve this.

Outline / Objectives:

This webinar will provide key information & resources in the following areas: 

1. Why is Dental & Oral Health so important? - never, never underestimate its potential impact

2. Policies, Procedures & Quality standards (including Consumer engagement & Risk management) - let's do a stock take, identify the gaps & develop a plan to improve 

3. Contemporary Resources & Equipment - do we have what we need to excel?

4. Professional Services including Teledentistry - tapping into expertise & innovation

5. Education, Training & Quality Activities - structures & strategies for success. Let's not assume!

6. Oral Health Champions - we need someone to lead the charge!

Target Audience: RNs, ENs, NUMs, DONs, Education / Quality Managers, Clinical Coordinators, CNCs etc working in Residential / Community Aged Care & Hospital/Health services as well as other interested Health Professionals etc

Your registration fee includes: Pre-reading material, Comprehensive Webinar Notes, Certificate of Attendance

NB - To attend this webinar you will need a computer with with video / audio capabilities